Basquiat “St. Joe Louis” Unisex Hoodie - Black

This medium weight hoodie features Basquiat's artwork St. Joe Louis Surrounded by Snakes. Printed artwork appears on the back with a printed detail on the chest.

• 80% Cotton / 20% Polyester medium weight fleece in black
• Loose fit
• Fleece lined hood
• Heavy gauge round drawcord and nickel eyelets
• Ribbing at cuffs and waistband
• Made in the USA
• Machine was cold with like colors; Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Do not iron design

About the artwork: When Jean-Michel Basquiat was a child, his father introduced him to boxing, which would become an important subject in many of his works. He created St. Joe Louis Surrounded by Snakes, depicting a halo over world heavyweight champion Joe Louis, on a painted canvas placed over a shipping pallet. He also makes reference to those around him, the snakes, who took advantage of Joe's wealth and generosity during his lifetime.  

Image: St. Joe Louis Surrounded by Snakes, 1981
© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat 
Licensed by Artestar, New York